‘Frustrated’ Malik Nabers throws shade at Brian Daboll after Giants’ loss to Buccaneers

Malik Nabers did not hold back from deflecting questions to head coach Brian Daboll, following the disastrous loss to the Giants in week 12.

‘Frustrated’ Malik Nabers throws shade at Brian Daboll after Giants’ loss to Buccaneers

Malik Nabers and Brian Daboll (Image via Imago/X)

Things appeared to be taking an ugly turn inside the New York Giants camp as they sunk to a 2-9 record following a humiliating 30-7 loss against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 12. Star rookie Malik Nabers added another layer to the ongoing controversy by deflecting questions to head coach Brian Daboll. 

Nabers, who returned from a groin injury, did not hold back in the post-game press conference when asked why he was not targeted by the team in the first team, given he received nine targets– all in the second half.

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I don’t know…talk to Dabes [head coach Brian Daboll] about that. 

Malik Nabers said when asked why he was neglected in the first half

This only intensified his frustration, as he knew he was more than capable of turning things around. In the third quarter, he was targeted three times right away and successfully caught all three passes on the first drive, following the empty first half. 

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First, second quarter, I don’t get the ball. Start getting targets at the end. I mean, can’t do nothing. I started getting the ball when it’s 30-0. What do you want me to do? 

Malik Nabers added

If this wasn’t enough, the wide receiver also criticized the Giants’ offense, calling it “soft as ****,” after it benched quarterback Daniel Jones, followed by demotion to quarterback No. 4 depth and then, finally released from the team. Nabers finished the game with six catches for 64 yards. 

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Giants fans demanding Joe Schoen and Brian Daboll to get fired 

Since letting go of star running back Saquon Barkley, Giants General Manager Joe Schoen has fallen out of favor with fans. And after they released Jones, who is now expected to join a playoff-contending team, fans are demanding Schoen to get fired, along with head coach Daboll amid the disastrous 2-9 season. 

Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen
Brian Daboll and Joe Schoen (Via Giants.com)

One fan wrote, “Dabs is a fraud!!! The players know!! He sucks. The made Jones the scapegoat,” while another joined in, writing, “Joe Schoen should’ve been gone after letting Barkley walk and keeping DJ.”

Here are the fan reactions: 

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Even though owner John Mara insisted on keeping the General Manager and head coach for another season, sources say the team is considering firing them. NFL and NY Giants Insider Wesley Steinberg reported that the Giants are firing Daboll and Schoen, following the sixth consecutive loss of the season.

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